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Z28Taxman · 10-20-2009, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bluch

you need those serious meats for the kinda winters we have here

Definately let us know how those work. I've got the same tires on my SS and you should get snow before me. I say should because just a few miles north of me it snowed pretty good last week, that's why I've got mine on already.

ckaram · 10-20-2009, 08:24 PM

Looks good. I just did mine too. Work's getting longer and it's been in the 30's in the morning so I thought I'd better jump on it now. Heritage rims, Blizzak LM25's and splash guards.

Of course, tomorrow it will be 70 degrees....

DJ ATOMIX · 10-20-2009, 09:43 PM

Looks fantastic! I was thinking about doing the same but I think I'm gonna order the car cover and park her for a few months. At least untill the end of March.

Maybe I'll be lucky enough to pass by you on the road to get a better look at those babies installed. Man, looks like medium profile there!

Shaun

deljaso · 10-21-2009, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by bluch

They are the Sport Edition 3 18s from tirerack.com. I got them for $89 each, but I see they are up in price now. And yes I got alloys, they didn't have many choices in the steel department. I wanted to drive in the winter in style anyway

Have you done any burnouts in them? Do they break loose a lot easier than the wide stock tires on dry pavement?

bluch · 10-21-2009, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by deljaso

Have you done any burnouts in them? Do they break loose a lot easier than the wide stock tires on dry pavement?

haven't done burnouts.....lol

i did spin them a bit when i punched it one time doing a turn from a light, but it was raining......i honestly haven't noticed a big difference driving on them

davedog · 10-25-2009, 10:46 AM

i have a ss and people say 18" wont fit can u post up pic. ? and can u tell me
what kind of rims they are. thanks

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Originally Posted by Z28Taxman

The 18's I got from tire rack do clear the Brembos.

DARKNGT · 10-26-2009, 04:31 PM

Anyone have confirmation on tire pressure for a 2LT/RS with 18" heritage steel wheels and Pirelli Scorpion tires?

Is it based solely on the vehicle and content -- if so, I should be able to go with the original tire pressure on the label, right?

Or, should it be based on some combination of vehicle content, wheel size and tire size/type? I switched from a RS with 20's down to the 18" steel wheels with the snow Pirelli Scorpion tires? Given the taller sidewall, should I use a lower pressure? The guys at Discount Tire filled them to about 32 but my TPMS is telling me to fill them to 36?

Advice?

bluch · 10-26-2009, 08:41 PM

cant go wrong with 36....my Goodyear Ultra Grips say max 51 psi, but i am keeping them around 36-40 psi

Z28Taxman · 10-26-2009, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bluch

cant go wrong with 36....my Goodyear Ultra Grips say max 51 psi, but i am keeping them around 36-40 psi

I'm running 36 in mine and they seem to be just fine.

GPGuy · 10-30-2009, 09:58 PM

Please keep us updated on how your Camaro handles in the snow! My mom is looking at buying one but isn't sure about how it will handle in the snow.

bluch · 10-30-2009, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GPGuy

Please keep us updated on how your Camaro handles in the snow! My mom is looking at buying one but isn't sure about how it will handle in the snow.

will do! just waiting for some snow to stick around here......the longer i have to wait the better

GPGuy · 11-01-2009, 04:22 PM

haha...ya I'm sure none of us really have all that much longer to wait. On the plus side no more lawn mowing!!

bluch · 11-01-2009, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by GPGuy

haha...ya I'm sure none of us really have all that much longer to wait. On the plus side no more lawn mowing!!

only to be replaced by snow shoveling.....

GPGuy · 11-01-2009, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bluch

only to be replaced by snow shoveling.....

That's why you buy a snowblower and a snowmobile!

hahaha....ok I'm trying to have a come back for these guys in the land of the palm trees....work with me! :dunno:

10-20-2009, 08:24 PM	#16
ckaram Drives: 2011 2SS RS, 1968 ragtop Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,850	Looks good. I just did mine too. Work's getting longer and it's been in the 30's in the morning so I thought I'd better jump on it now. Heritage rims, Blizzak LM25's and splash guards. Of course, tomorrow it will be 70 degrees.... __________________ 1968 Camaro Convertible LS1, T56

10-20-2009, 09:43 PM	#17
DJ ATOMIX << CRAZY BEE >> Drives: 400HP 2LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Alberta Posts: 1,156	Looks fantastic! I was thinking about doing the same but I think I'm gonna order the car cover and park her for a few months. At least untill the end of March. Maybe I'll be lucky enough to pass by you on the road to get a better look at those babies installed. Man, looks like medium profile there! Shaun __________________ CRAZY BEE - IOM 2LT/RS (more) Cosmetic Mods - 24 \| Performance Mods - 14 ROTO-FAB CAI - DT HEADERS - CUSTOM 3-INCH PIPE EXHAUST - RES DEL - R-CATS DEL - MAGNAFLOW RES X-PIPE - 91 OCTANE TUNE - FULL ADM KIT - PORTED IM - PORTED TB - PORTED CH - BLACK 3/8 ISOLATOR - TRIFECTA TUNED

10-26-2009, 04:31 PM	#21
DARKNGT The Dark Knight Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS in Black (vYv) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: DETROIT Posts: 2	Anyone have confirmation on tire pressure for a 2LT/RS with 18" heritage steel wheels and Pirelli Scorpion tires? Is it based solely on the vehicle and content -- if so, I should be able to go with the original tire pressure on the label, right? Or, should it be based on some combination of vehicle content, wheel size and tire size/type? I switched from a RS with 20's down to the 18" steel wheels with the snow Pirelli Scorpion tires? Given the taller sidewall, should I use a lower pressure? The guys at Discount Tire filled them to about 32 but my TPMS is telling me to fill them to 36? Advice? __________________ THE DARK KNIGHT (vYv) `98 Camaro with RS pkg in black -- sold `01 Camaro SS in Sunset Orange Metallic -- sold

10-26-2009, 08:41 PM	#22
bluch OH CANADA! Drives: 2011 RAM 1500 LARAMIE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 3,930 View My Garage	cant go wrong with 36....my Goodyear Ultra Grips say max 51 psi, but i am keeping them around 36-40 psi __________________ Had to trade in the Camaro for a truck :(, but hopefully I can join the Camaro family again one day

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